Governance/Administration

Governance

Welcome to our website. The current leadership of Kinistin is committed to providing information to all band membership on current issues, portfolio updates, and future events. We have been attempting to update the website to make it more accessible and interactive, with links from various departments to developing issues and information. We have also made efforts to limit information pertaining strictly to band members with password protected areas in the website. General information will continue to be available for the general public and we welcome any and all visitors to the site.

Kinistin Saulteaux Nation financial status report as of August 24, 2010. siteimages/KSN Financial Report.pdf

Open Letter to Membership.siteimages/Letter to membership by Chief Nippi.pdf

Administration

The Administration staff of the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation has been focusing on restructuring the current administrative initiatives including changes to human resources policies, monitoring effective policy reviews of the various portfolio areas, and implementing financial policies that are focused on accountability and transparency.

Elders

Under the leadership of Chief Nippi, Elders have played a vital role in providing advisory support for Chief and Council and all committees of Kinistin. Kinistin is very proud of our Elders and acknowledges the advice and wisdom in every initiative of Kinistin.

Current Issues and Information

Timber Claim - Kinistin filed a statement of claim in 2002 against the federal government for improper surrender and sale of thousands of feet of timber. At the present time, the claim is awaiting review by the Department of Justice and updates will be provided as the files moves forward. It is expected at this time that the claim will likely take a few more years to be completed.

Election Code - Kinistin has been undergoing a review of the current election practices and is looking at replacing the current Indian Act Election regulations with a custom election code.

Chief and Council Code of Conduct - Kinistin Chief and Council have committed to providing leadership with the foundation of accountability. As a part of this exercise, Chief and Council have begun discussions on developing a Code of Conduct that will focus on providing an accountable and transparent leadership for Kinistin membership.

Membership - Kinistin ratified a Citizenship Code in 1987 with amendments done in 2002. Individuals who are interested in being included on the Kinistin Membership list have opportunities to be included in membership votes, which are held twice a year. Persons are asked to provide a request in writing to be considered for the membership vote and may contact either Marina Smokeyday at the Band Office or Loretta McDermott at the Urban Office in Saskatoon. The Citizenship Code is provided on this website for perusal.

LANDS

In 2004, the Kinistin Saulteaux Nation ratified the Kinistin Land Code.

Final Land Code

Staff:
Lands Manager,Marlene Lumberjack